Floor Mount Fire Alarm

A plan view of a ceiling mounted fire alarm notification device s coverage area shows that the coverage projects outward along the strobe s mounting surface at an equal distance on all sides creating the square coverage areas listed in nfpa 72.

Floor mount fire alarm.

Many smoke detectors are designed to mount to a ceiling but some can also be wall mounted when attaching to a ceiling isn t feasible. Electromagnetic floor mounted fire door holders are ideally suited to applications where maximum protection is needed against vandalism or accidental damage. Mount it between 3 feet about 1 m and 10 feet about 3 m horizontally from the nearest edge of the potential source. If you have ceilings that are pitched install the alarm within 3 feet of the peak but not within the apex of the peak four inches down from the peak.

They provide a high holding force. Designed for virtually any remote door release application electromagnetic door holders releases can be be tripped by an alarm or smoke detector or triggered by a remote switch. Floor mounted available for single doors or two doors mounted back to back adequate space must be considered for floor mounted holder releases. The catch plate assembly may be mounted to the door either by through bolting or by using the concealed surface mounting plate.

The strobe is always located in the center of the coverage area. Electromagnetic door holders and releasers keep doors open until they are released by fire alarm systems remote smoke detectors or other switching devices. Wall mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling to the top of the alarm. Install detectors on or as near to the ceiling as possible.

Designed to be used on self closing swinging doors to automatically isolate an area when activated by fire alarm smoke detection or sprinkler systems. The r6000 is a range of 19 rack mounted fully modular addressable fire alarm control panels available in 2 or 4 loop capacity. It features a rugged cast aluminium housing a holding electromagnet with integral anti residual ejection pin and a manual release switch. Also make sure you do not place a co detector directly next to a fuel burning appliance.

If the unit operates off a battery test the detector weekly and replace the battery at least once a year. In the event of a power failure they release the door to a closed position to keep the facility secure. Designed to be housed in either eaton s own 19 floor rack unit 39uecrack or in non eaton 19 rack units the r6000 range enables buildings to house the fire alarm control panel either in server rack or control rooms instead of mounted to the wall.